Pages


Wednesday, June 26, 2024

New York moves to limit 'addictive' social media feeds for kids

New York Gov. Kathy Hochul on Thursday signed a bill that would allow parents to block their children from getting social media posts suggested by a platform’s algorithm, a move to limit feeds critics argue are addictive. 

Under the legislation, feeds on apps like TikTok and Instagram would be limited for people under age 18 to posts from accounts they follow, rather than content suggested by an automated algorithm. It would also block platforms from sending minors notifications on suggested posts between midnight and 6 a.m.
-James III

7 comments:

  1. Right... cause kids never lie about their age when they create an online account with no possible way to verify. This will work as well as the law to hold back the tide with the slotted spoon.

    ReplyDelete
  2. How stupid can legislators be?

    ReplyDelete
    Replies
    1. is that a rhetorical question or do you REALLY need an answer?

      Phil B

      Delete
  3. I don't think it will work just a waste of time and money

    ReplyDelete
  4. Aren't these the same people that want to groom our children? This makes no sense unless they let the alphabet crew stuff through... just a thought...

    ReplyDelete
  5. Legislators ain't stupid. They know this won't stop any kid. But it's the old political ploy that works on emotionally reacting, instant gratification stupid people. That category applies to 75% of the population.

    ReplyDelete
  6. "Allows parents" to set limits on what their kids watch! Pretty decent of the State to allow the parent to parent on this isn't it?

    ReplyDelete

All comments are moderated due to spam, drunks and trolls.
Keep 'em civil, coherent, short, and on topic.